“I wanted to show that women, when they are in a community, can really support each other and find strength,” she says. “There’s a lot of warmth in these relationships, and I wanted to explore that. It’s not just about romantic love, but also about the love and support we can find in our friendships … Read more
In October 1988, Salman Rushdie wrote to the then Indian prime minister, Rajiv Gandhi, expressing his disappointment that Indian democracy had become a joke after the government banned the import of his controversial novel, The Satanic Verses. Fast forward 36 years, and it seems that the author may have the last laugh as the ban … Read more
My Nawaab, formerly known as Merzee, celebrated its new identity with a grand launch event over the weekend. The restaurant, which has been in the Manchester food scene for over two decades, is known for its Pakistani-Indian cuisine. The rebranding marks a new chapter in its history. The ‘lavish re-launch event’ featured performers, DJs, and … Read more
During the November elections in Jharkhand state, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of India sought to regain control. A video began circulating on social media that falsely depicted BJP politician Shivraj Singh Chouhan reprimanding a fellow party member. In reality, the footage showed Chouhan criticizing the opposition alliance that governs Jharkhand. A Hindi-language Facebook … Read more
The US federal prosecutors have charged an Indian government official with orchestrating a plot to murder a Sikh activist in New York City, which could potentially escalate tensions with New Delhi. The Department of Justice has accused Vikash Yadav, described as a “senior field officer” in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration, of directing a “murder-for-hire” … Read more